Retail, Hampshire, Hampshire

TOOL, EQUIPMENT HIRE AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES BUSINESS FOR SALE – South of England.

An opportunity to acquire the business and assets of this long-established independent tool, equipment hire and industrial supplies business serving a protected regional market within the south of England.

Trading for almost 50 years, the company has built a strong reputation for quality products, technical expertise and consistently excellent customer service.

The business generates income from multiple revenue streams, including power tool and equipment sales, hire services, servicing and repairs, workwear, PPE and consumables, providing a balanced and resilient revenue mix.

It serves a diverse customer base of trade professionals, contractors, commercial organisations, public sector clients and private individuals, with a high proportion of repeat business and long-standing customer relationships.

Supported by long-standing relationships with leading manufacturers and suppliers, the company benefits from strong brand recognition, a loyal customer base and an experienced workforce with exceptional staff retention and deep industry knowledge.

Operating from a strategically located industrial site held under a secure long-term lease, the business is well positioned for future growth. Significant opportunities exist to expand the hire fleet, develop e-commerce capabilities, strengthen digital marketing and introduce dedicated sales activity to increase market reach.

The shareholders are seeking a sale as part of a planned retirement process, creating an excellent opportunity to acquire a respected, established business with strong market presence, a proven operating track record and substantial growth potential.


Key points
Annual turnover £596,921
Established independent business with almost 50 years of trading history.
Diverse revenue streams including sales, hire, servicing and repairs.
Strong reputation and loyal customer base.
Long-standing relationships with major industry suppliers and brands.
Experienced and long-serving workforce.
Strategic industrial location with secure long-term lease.
Significant opportunities for growth through fleet expansion, e-commerce and digital marketing.
Retirement-driven sale.
Attractive platform for owner-operators, trade buyers or investors.

Interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before further information is provided.